KAREN DONDE

Weaver, Teacher, Writer

Karen is a curious, adventurous weaver who is drawn to intricate interlacements, but equally thrilled when simple combinations of structure, color, and texture yield beautiful complex-looking designs.

Close-up of a white fabric with blue zig zags, showing a textured, handwoven pattern.
Close-up of Karen Donde handwoven blue fabric with a geometric  pattern of vertical and horizontal lines in yellow, green, and light blue.
Close-up of colorful, intricate woven fabric with detailed patterns and textured threads - by master weaver Karen Donde.
Master weaver Karen Donde working on a loom with handwritten instructions on yellow notes pinned to a wooden frame and multiple threads passing through it.

WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS

Karen loves learning and figuring things out. When she does, she is committed to sharing her discoveries and weaving knowledge through a teaching practice that meets other weavers where they are and gives them new tools to achieve their personal weaving goals.

Explore Karen’s wide variety of workshops, seminars, and lectures for weaving conferences, craft schools, guilds, and groups, both in-person and online.

A NEW BOOK on HANDWOVEN FABRICS ~ Coming in 2027 ~ more details to follow!